Panchakattu Dosa Recipe For An Authentic South Indian Meal

By Krati Purwar

June 7, 2024

Panchakattu dosa, also referred to as ghee karam dosa, is a delicious addition to the South Indian spread at home. Loaded with ghee and red chutney (erra karam), it is a must-try for everyone looking to make traditional dosa with a twist. Here is the recipe. 

Ingredients

6 garlic cloves ½ cup fried gram dal 1 chopped onion ½ teaspoon cumin seeds 7-8 dry red chillies Salt to taste 3-4 cups fresh dosa batter

Step 1

Soak red chillies in warm water for at least 20 minutes and add them to a blender along with onion, salt to taste, and cumin seeds.

Step 2

Blend the ingredients and keep them aside. In another jar, blend chana dal, garlic, and salt to taste to make pappula podi with a powder-like consistency.

Step 3

Heat a dosa pan and pour the batter. Spread the batter until you achieve thin edges.

Step 4

Add a dollop of ghee to the dosa and spread erra karam chutney on the surface.

Step 5

Sprinkle pappula podi all over the dosa and let it cook until the base turns golden brown and crispy.

Step 6

Serve panchkattu dosa hot with sambar and chutney.